Community

County To Host Open Houses On Comprehensive Plan

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County will host two public engagement open houses in March as part of its comprehensive plan update process. County residents are encouraged to attend and provide input. 

This update to the 2016 comprehensive plan will serve as the County’s long-range planning policy guide and will shape decisions around land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, and economic development for many years to come.  

An open house in Los Alamos will be held 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in Council Chambers. A second open house in White Rock will take place 12:30-2 p.m. on Read More

Charles And Connie Pacheco Celebrate 75th Anniversary

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Charles and Connie Pacheco celebrated 75 years of marriage on Jan. 22, 2026. Courtesy photo

Charles and Connie Pacheco on their wedding day on Jan. 22, 1951. Courtesy photo

Highlights from the 75-year marriage of Charles and Connie Pacheco:

Charles and Connie Pacheco met on May 20, 1949, when Connie graduated from high school in Taos, New Mexico. Connie’s cousin Tommy and Charles were good friends; he invited him to go to the graduation and that’s when they met. Her bother-in-law, Ken Wilson, worked in Los Alamos at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL), (now called Los Alamos National Read More

Los Alamos County Hosts Community Meeting On Mesa Trail Improvements Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites community members to attend the first community engagement session for the Los Alamos Mesa Trail Rehabilitation Project at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 at Fuller Lodge (2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544).

This initiative focuses on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trail experience for users of all abilities. The project will rehabilitate approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Los Alamos Mesa Trail to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines Read More

Hideout Café Opens At UNM-Los Alamos Campus, Marking Second Restaurant For Local Owner

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Victor Castillo stands at newly opened Hideout Café at UNM-LA campus. Courtesy photo

SBDC News:

Hideout Café is now open at the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos campus, offering students, staff and the broader community a new on-campus, mountain view, dining option featuring New Mexican favorites and a fresh salad bar. 

The cafe is owned and operated by Victor Castillo, who also owns Señor Tortas, located at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos. Hideout Café is Castillo’s second restaurant in town and takes the place of the former Secret City Cafe.

“We’re excited to bring something new and Read More

Finding Space To Breathe: Mike Brake’s BrakeTime Photography Featured At Los Alamos Co-op Market

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Local photographer Mike Brake with his photographs on display through April 30, with an opening reception taking place 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the Los Alamos Co-op Market. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

In a town known for high achievement, scientific innovation, and busy schedules, local photographer Mike Brake is inviting the community to do something countercultural: slow down.

Now through April 30, Brake will be the featured artist at the Los Alamos Co-op Market. The two-month exhibit will showcase a collection of landscape photographs from New Mexico and beyond, each one Read More

Pajarito Environmental Education Center To Host Workshop On Making High‐Quality iNaturalist Observations On Pi Day

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will celebrate Pi Day (3/14) with a free, hands‐on workshop, How to Make a Good iNaturalist Observation (Pi‐Naturalist), 1-3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 14 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.

The program is designed for anyone interested in improving their iNaturalist skills, from complete beginners to seasoned users looking to strengthen the quality and accuracy of their observations.

iNaturalist has become an essential tool for documenting biodiversity and contributing to community science. However, many users find that Read More

Chuck Tallman Honored On 95th Birthday!

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Family and friends gather Sunday to celebrate the 95th birthday of longtime Los Alamos resident Chuck Tallman, seated in the foreground. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

Celebrating his 95th birthday, Chuck Tallman, 5th from left, gathers with his children Kathy and David and their families for a very grand photo op. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

How beautiful life is when you get the opportunity to enjoy a day surrounded by those you love and those who love you most.

On Sunday, longtime Los Alamos resident Chuck Tallman, a 2016 Los Alamos Living Treasure, celebrated Read More